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Sanction

ˈsaŋ(k)ʃn

Sanction definitions
verb
sanction sanctioned sanctioning sanctions
  1. give official permission or approval for (an action)

    "the scheme was sanctioned by the court"

    authorize consent to permit allow give leave for give permission for warrant accredit license give assent to endorse agree to approve accept give one's blessing to back support
  2. impose a sanction or penalty on

    "foreigners in France illegally should be sent home, their employers sanctioned and border controls tightened up"

    punish discipline someone for